Get Prepped
Tommy Hilfiger recently introduced Eau de Prep, a new fragrance for Buffys and Biffs alike. A corruption of the French expression eau de vie, it literally translates as water of prep. They’ve taken inspiration from classic preppy icons and bottled it up into a fragrance. What exactly does that smell like? Well, Tommy Hilfiger is giving one lucky lady Eau de Prep TommyGirl fragrance along with a handful of accessories in plaids and stripes. For a chance to win, comment below (with a valid email address) sharing your most beloved preppy piece in your closet. A winner will be chosen at random on Saturday December 17, 2011.
*Congratulations to Marguerite for sharing her most beloved preppy pieces (her grandmother’s Burberry wool plaid skirt and her namesake great-grandmother Marguerite’s gold owl brooch) and winning the Tommy Girl Eau de Prep fragrance and accessories.
left a comment on 12/18/2011 at 7:29 PM:
My early 90s Tommy Hilfiger polo which I purchased after seeing it in a Wu-Tang Clan video. NP.
left a comment on 12/18/2011 at 12:59 PM:
My favorite preppy piece are the Allen Edmonds “Townley” wingtips that my father passed down to me!
left a comment on 12/18/2011 at 12:14 PM:
my dad’s thick maroon football letterman sweater from the 70’s
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 8:42 PM:
My favorite Preppy piece is my L.L. Bean Rubber Mocs, which are suitable year round. They’re definitely prep essentials.
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 8:40 PM:
Would have to be my twenty year old wellies. Can’t get through a winter without them!
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 6:20 PM:
The most beloved item would have to be my pearls, been wearing them since I could remember.
Or maybe my extensive collection of Lilly Pulitzer.
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 3:27 PM:
Hands down, my father’s high school track & cross country letterman sweater from the 1970’s
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 1:58 PM:
My penny loafers…I have them in cognac and chocolate and wear them almost every day.
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 11:34 AM:
It would have to be a tie between my pearls and my mother’s old dooney and burke
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 11:23 AM:
My navy brooks brothers blazer that my mother bought in the 70’s and gave me.
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 10:59 AM:
Ralph lauren stripe button down, never goes wrong,
winter or summertime, doesn’t matter its always time,
for this nice comfortable shirt, all ladies wanna flirt!
so please unbashed, help me with a nice present,
to my little lady muppet!
kinds regards, Erik
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 10:19 AM:
I own several cotton sweatshirt blazers. This is one of my all time favorites and it is still ready to buy: http://www.rugby.com/shop/item.aspx?productId=11979636&categoryId=3372178&cp=3138868
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 9:06 AM:
I’m so surprised that no one has said LL Bean tote bags. I have them in almost every size and color, monograms and all. Whether it’s a purse, a bag for school, or something to hold a towel and easy reads at the beach, my totes go everywhere with me. With a monogram, totes are definitely a prep essential. (Well, or a navy blazer. I’ve had one in my closet since the ripe age of 12)
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 2:25 AM:
My cotton twill Ralph Lauren blue 3 button sportscoat, no matter the shirt, the chino/pants or the shoes it embodies prep style to a T
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 12:11 AM:
My vintage purple Lilly Pulitzer dress that has a bow right at the waistline!
left a comment on 12/17/2011 at 12:02 AM:
119 comments?! Either someone said something very negative or it’s a giveaway:) My grandpa’s cordovan loafers. I think they are florsheim, but there is no way of knowing because they are pretty worn.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 11:40 PM:
Vintage plaid Woolrich coat in red and black plaid, with a suede collar, that kept my grandfather warm through many Minnesota winters.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 9:35 PM:
My favorite preppy piece is definitely my black watch tartan blazer. Black watch + elbow patches = prep love!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 9:27 PM:
This is a toughy but I’m going to say my pearl earrings with my navy blazer coming in a close second.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 8:06 PM:
Most definitely my (now I suppose it’s vintage) Gucci bangle watch with the colored circles that go around the face. I remember wearing it and coordinating the colored round with each of my outfits.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 6:53 PM:
My favorite piece has to be my Bonanno sandals. Since I live in Florida, I’m able to wear them all year round!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 5:36 PM:
It’s hard to choose, but I would have to say my great aunt’s charm bracelet, which was handed down from my mother to me. Goes with everything from a plaid skirt and cable knit sweater to a Lilly dress!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 4:10 PM:
Probably my shrunken navy blue J. Crew blazer—found at a thrift store! My most successful find yet.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 3:23 PM:
Oh my word.. just ONE favorite piece?! Although I love my pearls, blazers, and plaid. My favorite go-to preppy piece is my khaki trench. It’s beautiful, understated, and goes with just about anything.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 3:06 PM:
Definitely my pearl earrings. Can’t leave home without them.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 3:02 PM:
Definitely my navy vineyard vines quilted jacket! (with turtle lining on the cuff and inside)
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 2:35 PM:
My favorite preppy piece is my son crusifix necklace that came rome.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 1:44 PM:
Navy and white pinstripe shirt dress with a full skirt…starched and neat at the top, soft and flowy at the bottom. And of course I don’t wear the belt that came with….I add my own. Either a splash of color or a metallic.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 1:36 PM:
My favorite prep accessories to wear are pearl earrings and my gold family crest pendent. I love to wear them everyday!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 12:48 PM:
My favourite piece in my closet is definitely my navy blazer. I’ve had it for years and it is the perfect way to dress up a casual outfit (and if i’m trying to keep it casual I fold up the sleeves to 3/4 length). It is also great to dress down an outfit, so if I have multiple commitments that day of varying degrees of dress I am always suitably dressed.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 11:55 AM:
My signet ring and hand-me-downs oxfords, that I wear as often as possible, are my favorite prep pieces.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 11:46 AM:
My blue blazer from prep school days or my first pair of Ralph Lauren penny loafers (a handed down gift from my father). Too many to choose though!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 11:36 AM:
My favorite preppy piece is my tweed blazer with elbow patches.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 11:35 AM:
My black velvet Del Toros with gold embroidered cows :) Truly embodies my Midwestern spirit!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 11:27 AM:
Gotta be dad’s collection of hand-me-down Brooks Brothers 346 ties from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 10:28 AM:
My boyfriend’s striped socks from his rugby team—surprisingly versatile and oh so cute with a skirt and oxford!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 8:40 AM:
Fav prep piece is grosgrain watch straps in every color of the rainbow.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 5:21 AM:
My favorite preppy piece is definitely my signet college ring!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 2:14 AM:
My favorite preppy piece? Definitely my thick-knit gray cardigan from J.Crew with three columns of small studs on the flap covering the buttons.
The knit and material of the sweater is totally classic prep, but the studs add an edge twist, which I love!
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 1:51 AM:
As a Belle, I’d have to name my pearls… although, my Grandmother’s old Coach handbags mixed with some newer Tommy clothing is my favorite go-to outfit for any day.
left a comment on 12/16/2011 at 12:48 AM:
My favorite preppy piece is either my tweed blazer or my pearl necklace.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 11:42 PM:
My favorite preppy piece would have to be my late father’s gold signet ring that I had resized to fit me. I wear it everyday as a constant reminder of my dear dad and his timeless, preppy style that he passed down to me.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 11:35 PM:
***Fav Prep piece, Brooks Brothers Men’s khaki Pheasant Pants - size 30/30***
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 11:11 PM:
Right now my most beloved piece is my vintage LL Bean plaid flannel button down.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 9:40 PM:
My silk Hermes scarf. As a tie, as a belt, as a headband, as a wrap. Perfect, beautiful, and well-loved.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 7:45 PM:
A 32 year old beat-to-hell Barbour jacket in my foyer closet and a 1974 Series 3 Land Rover in my “outdoor closet”
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 7:34 PM:
My fair isle wool sweater is my preppy favorite. It combines bright colors and functional warmth to make any autumn or winter day festive.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 6:28 PM:
My blue oxford cloth button-down shirt. It’s simple, plain and versatile. It can be worn untucked with shorts or dressed up with a variety of sports coats or suits and ties; bow especially. Eau de Prep Tommygirl would make a lovely gift for a girl I know. Thanks.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 6:21 PM:
My favorite preppy piece would have to be a Lilly Pulitzer dress, which is green & pink with little dragonflies on it! Also I can’t forget about my Ralph Lauren cable knit sweaters and my Sperry Top Siders!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 6:20 PM:
Hand-me-down red and white striped Ralph Lauren OCBD from my Dad. I’ve had it for over 7 years now - both elbows have been blown out and patched up & I had the sides taken in a few years back to slim it down a bit. Most comfortable shirt I own.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 6:10 PM:
What a fun giveaway! I’d say my favorite preppy piece in my closet is definitely my oversized Ralph Lauren cable knit sweater.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 5:59 PM:
Prince of Wales schoolboy blazer, with the brass buttons. It’s a timeless classic and an essential for every closet.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 5:25 PM:
I love my mustard colored boat shoes. It goes perfectly with everything from shorts to skirts to cuffed jeans. It’s bright but not garish and everybody loves to compliment them :)
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 5:11 PM:
My favorite preppy piece is my pair of hand-me-down Bass Weejuns.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 4:53 PM:
My fav preppy piece is actually my new Tommy sweater I purchased last month. It is a Gold and Navy argyle cardy. It was love at first sight.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 4:43 PM:
I love all my oxford button downs, especially in dark plaids or gingham. I would LOVE to win this! Thanks!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 4:33 PM:
My favorite preppy piece is a monogrammed orange canvas belt of my mom’s from when she was in college.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 4:29 PM:
It’s so difficult to pick just ONE piece but if I had to choose, I would go with my gold locket. It was my grandmother’s and actually dates back to 1886 (there was a serial number and a little research involved!) It’s the perfect complement to every preppy outfit.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 4:12 PM:
My LL Bean Duck Boots are essential to prep survival in New England.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 4:10 PM:
My red go-to-hell chinos, and my complementary yellow, blue, red, green madras bow tie.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 3:48 PM:
I love my navy cable knit cardigan and a gold/navy thick striped tie to go with it!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 3:17 PM:
my favorite preppy piece has got to be my navy jcrew wool blazer with gold buttons. slightly masculine but feminine at the same time. timeless.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 3:09 PM:
Great giveaway FEC!
Hands down, my favorite would be one of my oxfords. Great with everything and for every season, it’s a staple.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 2:57 PM:
My favourite preppy piece ...a toss between my navy blazer and my pearl stud earrings. You can never go wrong with either of them :)
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 2:24 PM:
My favorite preppy staple is my late mother’s Cartier Tank watch. She was a classic prep.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 2:09 PM:
My most beloved preppy piece would definitely have to be my del toro slippers! They are so versatile, I can either dress them up or down.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 2:08 PM:
My favorite preppy pieces are my J.Crew striped sweater and my Ralph Lauren loafers, both with go great with Eau de Prep.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:53 PM:
How lovely!
My favorite prep piece would have to be my mother’s watch. I never leave the house without it!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:45 PM:
I have to just pick one item? My pearls. I never leave the house without them. They could not be more classic, preppy, or perfect!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:25 PM:
My favorite preppy article of clothing is a vintage cable knit Rugby sweater I found at Housing Works! It is pink with two purple stripes on the left arm. I would love to rock it with the “Eau de Prep” TommyGirl fragrance!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:03 PM:
Thanks for this opportunity! I would say my favorite preppy pieces are my piped navy blue blazer, my soludos-style espadrilles, my pastel polo shirts, my longchamp le pliage bag in billberry, my plaid satchels, and my vera bradley duffle.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 12:59 PM:
Love this! worn loafers and button down shirts are like heaven.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 12:54 PM:
Most of my wardrobe is quite preppy, however, I guess I would have to say Bass loafers complete with penny.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 12:12 PM:
My favorite piece has to be my Miss Sixty Six wool blue plaid winter coat. It has a fabulous pleated skirt to it that gives it a bit of flare while keeping it classy and chic.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 11:58 AM:
Although I’m a sucker for anything that’s preppy and vintage, my favorite pieces are ones that have meaning to me. It’s truly a toss up between my grandmother’s Burberry wool plaid skirt or my namesake great-grandmother Marguerite’s gold owl brooch (to be paired with any of my peacoats). I am lucky enough to have two elegant ladies that passed on their love for the traditional preppy style.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 11:06 AM:
My favorite piece is certainly my classic, single-strand pearl necklace.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 11:04 AM:
Probably my gold monogram necklace—timeless. That, or my navy cotton crewneck sweater. Perfect color, perfect cut, never inappropriate and always in style.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 11:00 AM:
My favorites are my grandmothers pearls & brooches, and my yellow Lilly dress that I wore for my 30th birthday. Great giveaway!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 10:56 AM:
Fabulous contest! I can’t choose between them, so my favorite pieces are my Sperry topsiders and my pink and green Brooks polo.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 10:26 AM:
My J. Crew pea coat is definitely my favorite preppy piece!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 10:24 AM:
Although it’s not clothing, my must have is definitely my custom Vineyard VInes tote with my alma mater’s insignia.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 9:46 AM:
I have to say it would be my grandmother’s vintage cloche hat she wore in the late 50s- which was passed along to my mother and now to me! Can add the classiest touch to any outfit (of course if one knows how to sport it)
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 9:45 AM:
My most treasured preppy piece is my True Blue UNC needlepoint belt by Alexander Julian because I am a TAR HEEL born and bred.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 9:41 AM:
My classic Kate spade dress with a khaki trench from barneys which goes with everything.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 9:28 AM:
Has to be my navy blue Brooks Brothers blazer with the gold golden fleece buttons.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 9:12 AM:
Favorite preppy piece? Definitely my Sperry boat shoes! Before they ‘came back’ two years ago, I had a heck of a time finding them, so I ended up going to the outlet and buying them from the “boys’” side of the store. Now, several years later, they are perfectly worn in and my favorite summer shoe. It’s also worth noting that I own no fewer than 6 Tommy argyle sweaters…
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 9:10 AM:
I practically live in my collection of navy blazers. How can you go wrong? They make just about any outfit preppy instantly.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 8:46 AM:
hard to choose, but my favorite piece would be my embroidered blazer. my oxfords come in second.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 8:39 AM:
Mine would have to be my pearl necklace—it’s such a versatile piece.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 8:02 AM:
Pearls and a classic trench coat. They go with everything :)
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 7:29 AM:
Red chinos from Brook’s Brothers. I would wear them every day if I could with my Quoddy loafers.
p.s. So excited for the tailor to finish hemming my pink moleskins!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 7:16 AM:
My absolute favorite piece are my mom’s bean boots from the 70’s that she handed down to me. They are incredibly unique and truly vintage in that they read “Maine Hunting Shoe” across the back vs. today’s “bean boots”.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 7:05 AM:
My pearl stud earrings are definitely my most treasured preppy wardrobe item. I wear them every day!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 5:46 AM:
It’s a toss up between my leopard print heels and my orange leather wrap bracelet.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 5:33 AM:
My coats and jackets collection is by far the most treasurable in my wardrobe. So it is no surprise that my perfectly tailored chocolate brown coat is the most beloved preppy piece I own.
It is a no-name piece I’ve found in a thrift store and it just goes perfectly with everything I have in my closet, making me look classy and polished.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 5:28 AM:
This looks like a great giveaway!
My favorite preppy piece has to be a tossup between my favorite white Lilly dress and my favorite Brooks Brothers cable knit sweater!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 5:04 AM:
Because I’m a big sucker for everything stripes and I have a wardrobe full of stripes, I’ve got to say my favourite piece is the long sleeved navy striped top.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 3:03 AM:
My favorite prep piece is definitely my pearl stud earrings. They look classic and lovely in any situation!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 2:36 AM:
Casual to cocktail, classic pearl stud earrings are a lady’s best friend!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 2:23 AM:
My fav prep piece is a vintage tweed men’s blazer complete with brown leather elbow patches and leather knot buttons!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:59 AM:
I love tommy hilfiger. My twill high waisted skirt and oxford shirt with gold buttons. Together, they are a prep wonder.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:52 AM:
Pieces come and go in the average person’s closet, but preps tend to hold onto (or rebuy, if the company is still up to snuff) their favorites for decades. I may no longer swing a mallet but I know I’ll always have my Lucchese Lieutenant boots, the only polo boots I’ve ever owned, for years.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:48 AM:
My high-waisted skirts and my oxford flats are my favorite preppy pieces in my closet.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:44 AM:
My favorite preppy, trad piece is my grandmother’s pearl necklace.
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:30 AM:
right now, i live in my vintage ll bean norwegian sweater with skinny jeans and flats. it’s a size large and huge, but somehow it works
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:27 AM:
My favorite piece would have to be a green Lilly shift…so perfect for summer!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:21 AM:
My favorite preppy piece is any of my husband’s oxford shirts!
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:10 AM:
(Forgive the double post, but in my excitement, I some how failed to read that this particular brew of the fragrance was for the fairer sex. Thusly, I should like to note that I would delegate the prizes to my girlfriend.)
left a comment on 12/15/2011 at 1:06 AM:
How exciting!
I would have to say that among the highlights of my personal wardrobe is a bold, pink Lacoste cardigan that was given to me by my grandfather. I like to pair it with a matching bow tie, though I think that this “Eua de Prep” would also make an excellent compliment to it, should I have the good fortune of winning.
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Donovan Addler left a comment on 12/19/2011 at 3:30 AM:
There is a great site that has really cool vintage preppy pieces at good prices. WWW.Theliverygoods.com